Prizes were given out for the best costumes and floats at the festival, which has been running for more than 140 years. Cash was raised to hold a senior citizen’s tea for around 100 people at the Darby and Joan Welfare Hall, on High Street, on Monday.

Duncan Smith, Maypole committee secretary, said: “It was a really good day. We had a great turnout despite the cold weather. We were really pleased with the number of people who entered and there was lots of colour and fun from different community organisations.”